Cross 1914-18 Crossroads

At crossroads in the corner opposite the church, at entrance to Rabbit Loaning.

1914-18

Unveiled 14th November 1920 by the Duke of Northumberland.
Dedicated by Canon Mangin, Vicar of Alnwick.

Freestone from Denwick quarry.

Denwick stone given by Messrs. Green & Son.
Public subscription.

Designed by Mr M. Temple Wilson, Architect, Alnwick;
made by Mr. John E. Watson, Dispensary Street, Alnwick.

To the glory of God
and in grateful remembrance of
those from the parish of Denwick
who served their King and Country
in the Great War 1914-1918
and of whom
the following laid down their lives.

Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori

Cross of Saxon type, 6 feet (182cms) high.

This stands on a base which forms part of a wall, total height from ground is 18 feet.

This stone base is 54 inches high by 30 inches wide (137cms x 76cms).

It bears the dedication and the names in a single column.

Lettering is incised in sans serif capitals.

1. Alnwick & County Gazette quotes designer as “M.T. Watson”, Morpeth Herald gives “M.T. Wilson” Newcastle Daily Chronicle says Messrs Thomas Watson and Son, Alnwick.

2. The unveiling was attended by Daniel Laidlaw, V.C. “The Piper of Loos”.

3. There was a proposal to provide a workshop for a disabled soldier.

4. There was also a proposal to present commemorative cards to the men who served and to the families of the men who fell.

Historic England Listing

Photos: J. Brown; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding

Alnwick & County Gazette
13/11/1920 reports unveiling;
20/11/1920 gives further report.

Illustrated Chronicle
12/11/1920 reports proposed unveiling;
15/11/1920 reports unveiling with pictures.

Morpeth Herald
16/05/1919 reports proposals;
12/11/20 reports proposed unveiling ceremony;
19/11/1920 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Daily Journal
11/11/1920 reports proposed memorial;
15/11/1920 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle
15/11/1920 reports unveiling.

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle
17/5/1919 reports proposals;
20/11/1920 reports unveiling.

Northern Echo
15/11/1920 reports unveiling.

Source of quotation:
“Dulce et decorum est . . .” Horace, Odes Book 3, No.2, 1.13

Barbara Woodhouse,
Alnwick L.H.S.;
Philip Thirkell;
Janet Brown;
Dorothy Hall;
Tony Harding

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